June 12: NSCIA warns against criminalising muslims, calls for national unity

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
The Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has cautioned against attempts to associate Muslims with criminal activities in the country, thus urging Nigerians to promote unity and reject narratives capable of deepening divisions along religious and ethnic lines.
The Council made the call in a democracy day message issued on Thursday by its public affairs officer, Abbas Jimoh, on behalf of the President-General of the NSCIA and Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar.
The Council congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the 2026 democracy day celebration, describing June 12 as a significant milestone that honours the sacrifices of those who fough...